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Survival Challenge

Wed, Jul 02 – Sun, Jul 06, 2025

10889 E 950th St, Macomb, IL 61455

5-Day Challenge based on the Show "Survivor" with Former Participating Cast Members

It only happens in one place in the world, right here in Unforgettable Forgottonia!

Held in the rural outskirts of Macomb, this 5-day event pushes contestants from around the country and even former cast members of the hit television show “Survivor," to the limit of their physical, social and strategic skills as they enduring harsh elements, intense competitive challenges, and top-notch opponents in an attempt be the contest’s sole surviving winner.

Survival Challange is as close as you can get the real hit television show and it's open for the public witness. Spectators are invited to watch the real, days long grueling competition to see who will become the ultimate "survivor". You might even meet former cast members from TV’s “Survivor!”

Some of the nearly 30 past participating former "Survivor" cast members include Joel Klug, Troy "Troyzan" Roberts, Nina Poersch, Boo Bernis, Dr. Jill Behm, Twila Tanner, Spencer Bledsoe, Brooke Struck, Kelly "Purple Kelly" Shinn, and even "Survivor" Season One winner Richard Hatch.

The event is open to spectators July 4-6, 2025.

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